Nagar - appears on all pans during cooking.
Everyone faces it sooner or later.
Moreover, this does not depend on the material of the pan, nor on the discipline of the hostess.
Removing it is quite difficult and long.
Not everyone has the patience and desire. Many people prefer to throw out the spoiled frying pan and purchase a new one.
But this option is not suitable for economical housewives. To reduce the amount of soot formation, people buy pans with porcelain stoneware and Teflon coatings. It will not insure against the formation of soot at all, but it will appear less frequently.
His rapid education protective coating most often due to improper operation and use for longer warranty period. In addition to protecting against soot, such pans have other advantages: it is convenient to cook food on them (thanks to the non-stick coating) and their weight is much lower than thick cast iron pans.
They, like any other thing, have their drawbacks. So, the taste of food cooked in such a frying pan is “deformed”: the usual aroma and “fried” taste disappear. Another point: many doubt the safety of non-stick coatings. Scientists different countries they even talk about its harm. For many housewives, this is a decisive factor in choosing a frying pan: many prefer a cast iron pan instead of a modern one.
But both on cast iron and with ceramic-granite coating, carbon deposits appear over time. And in order not to suffer for a long time and save time and effort, you need to learn how to wash the pan from soot. Below will be presented step by step instructions and how to clean the pan. But first you need to find out where it comes from.
How is soot formed?
Before you understand how to clean the pan, you need to know its causes. And also what it is. Soot itself is a layer of black or Brown color. Outside it is quite loose, but inside it is dense. In other words, soot is burnt fat that has eaten into the surface of the pan after frying food.
It is eaten gradually: after each use, the burnt fat "grows" on the surface, forming a very dense layer. There will be carbon deposits even if the pan is thoroughly washed after each cooking.
Not immediately, gradually it appears not only at the bottom, but also on the sides. A hard grin is formed, which is very difficult to get rid of. It is necessary to periodically wash the pan and clean it from soot. Otherwise, you can soon lose a pleasant appearance and you can throw it away.
How to clean a pan without ruining it
Before you wash the pan from soot, you should consider the material from which it is made. Each metal requires its own care.
aluminum frying pan
The thinnest, requiring special treatment to itself material - aluminum. To save beautiful view dishes and not to spoil it during cleaning, you should follow some recommendations:
1. Do not clean carbon deposits with sponges with metal bases and hard brushes, as they leave scratches when cleaning. Coarse salt, sand and sandpaper.
2. Do not use products containing acids and alkalis. Otherwise, the pan will remain dark spots and it will lose its original luster.
3. It is best to wash off the newly formed fat manually. In the dishwasher, the pan will darken and tarnish.
You can clean the pan with: citric acid, soda, soda ash and silicate glue.
Stainless steel
Since this metal is capricious and when using powder and chemicals, scuffs, scratches and stains can remain, you can wash the pan from soot folk ways:
- with the help of table salt (preferably well crushed): sprinkle half a glass on the bottom and leave for 2 hours. After that, rinse with warm running water.
- outside, carbon deposits are removed with soda. She needs to grease the pan with a thick layer and leave for several hours. The deposit will soften and can be easily washed off with water or a damp sponge.
Activated charcoal: Powder a few tablets and mix with water. Then apply the resulting mass to the surface, leave for half an hour - an hour. Then rinse with detergent.
How to wash a frying pan from soot: tools and step-by-step instructions
There are two methods for cleaning a pan: using household chemicals and folk methods. Each of them has its own advantages and the choice remains solely with the hostess.
Household chemicals
Conventional means to eliminate fat can do a good job of removing carbon deposits. The main thing is to be able to use them. Household chemicals are best used for prevention, since it is easier to prevent the appearance of burnt fat than to remove it.
The most popular are the regular detergents. You can use both branded brands (for example, AOS, Mister Muscle, Fairy and others), as well as cheaper products.
However, household chemicals are not entirely safe for humans. "Respect for the skin", cause great suspicion among scientists. In addition, there is no guarantee that the detergent is completely washed off the dishes. There is one more “but”: if you buy a cleaning agent specifically for removing carbon deposits, then it will be too “aggressive”. It cannot be used for simple dishwashing.
If this does not scare you, then when using household chemicals, you should follow the safety rules. Wear rubber gloves when applying the cleaning agent. To protect the respiratory tract, you must use a respirator. But if this seems superfluous, while cleaning, you should ventilate the kitchen well or turn on the hood at full power.
How to clean a cast iron skillet
Not only household chemicals, but also simple folk remedies can cope with burnt fat. True, many of them are extreme. But do not be afraid of this, since these methods were used long before the advent of cleaning products. The results have always been excellent.
The first way is: heat the pan with a blowtorch. This procedure must be done exclusively on the street. Just in case, you need to move away from buildings to make sure that there are no people or animals nearby.
It is best to ask a man for help. Women will only need to hold the handle of the pan at arm's length. The rest of the work will be done by a man: he will turn on the blowtorch and direct the fire to the part where there is soot. Keep the pan on the fire for 5-7 minutes and the burnt fat will disappear on its own.
Heating up the pan. Do not want to suffer with a blowtorch? Then you can try another way. You can put the pan on medium heat and leave for several hours. For best results, you can pour clean sand into the pan. But this method has one drawback: there will be a lot of smoke and a strong smell of burning will appear. But the result will be just great: the pan will look like new.
Just like with a blowtorch, it is necessary to clean the frying pan from soot in an open area. After the procedure, you need to lightly tap on the pan, and the burnt fat will fall off by itself.
Vinegar. Table vinegar can help clean the pan from soot. First you need to dilute vinegar with water in a ratio of 1: 3. Pour the resulting concentrate into a pan. After that, leave the pan on low heat for three to five hours. It is necessary to periodically add the concentration to the pan, since when boiling it will gradually evaporate.
After that, it will be very easy to clean the pan: just scrape it off with a stiff brush. This method has only one negative moment. Everything smells of vinegar: both the room and the frying pan. The apartment will have to be thoroughly ventilated, and it is better to boil the pan with soda and lemon juice.
Activated carbon. In a coffee grinder, make powder from 15 tablets. Moisten the pan, pour the powder made on top. After that, after an hour, rinse with a regular cleaning agent.
soda ash. This method was used in the Soviet Union. First you need to collect water in a large tank. Then grate laundry soap, mix it with soda ash and add 100 grams of silicate glue. All this is added to the tank with prepared water. Then immerse the pan in it, put on fire. Keep the tank on fire for 30 minutes. After that, it is very easy to wash the pan from soot.
How to clean a frying pan from soot: Teflon frying pan
Most modern frying pans are sold with a non-stick coating. They are easy to use and practically do not burn. Most often, soot in such pans appears when it is overheated. But even if all the operating rules are followed, it will still appear, so you should know how to wash the pan from soot with a non-stick coating.
There is good way cleaning burnt fat on porcelain stoneware, ceramic and teflon pans. The only warning: be very careful when cleaning.
Boil in solution. To create a carbon remover solution, you need to mix several ingredients: a cleaning agent, soda ash and water. Dishwashing liquid should be about 200 grams (or one third of a glass). There should be three handfuls of soda ash, typed on the tip of a knife. Soda and the product must be added to hot water. After that, a frying pan is launched into the resulting solution and put on fire. Boil 30 minutes. This solution will gently and gently remove carbon deposits without damaging the pan.
Lack of time for cleaning and ignoring the rules for using kitchen utensils often lead to the formation of a thick layer of soot or grease on the surface of the pans. In search of an answer to the question of how to clean a frying pan from soot, housewives are faced with the most unusual recipes.
Bold experiments will not lead to damage to the instrument, if you first familiarize yourself with the rules for cleaning such products at home. If possible, to wash the pan, you should use specialized products. But even proven over many years of use, folk approaches give no less pronounced positive results.
Rules for the use of modern tools
Convenient to use chemicals help to quickly eliminate traces of fat, scale, soot. True, if you do not use them according to the rules, you can make a lot of problems. In any case, before you start cleaning the burnt pan, you must carefully read the instructions that come with the preparation. And you should also remember a few universal recommendations:
- In order to wash the pan from soot, just take a few drops of the selected product. Better yet, use it diluted rather than concentrated. Pouring the agent onto the product immediately in large quantities, there is a risk of getting the opposite effect, because most often the drug needs contact with water to start the necessary processes.
- Even if the product says that it has a mild effect on the skin of the hands, you should work with gloves.
- When it is necessary to clean the outer walls and the bottom of the device, you should also use a respirator, because. harmful vapors in these areas are especially aggressive.
- Manipulation should be carried out in a room with good ventilation. This rule must be observed when working with folk remedies.
Before proceeding with the procedure, you should make sure that the product is designed to work with a specific coating. If there is no such information, it is better not to risk it at all.
How to remove soot from the outside of the pan?
The most dense layer of soot in a pan is usually formed on the outside. To remove it, you can contact the master, who will sand the surface, and it will look like new. The task is solved at home, you just need to clearly assess your capabilities. It is easier to get rid of a dense layer of dirt covering the bottom mechanically. The options may be:
- We take an ordinary metal brush or scraper, we begin to methodically process the problem area. It will not be possible to quickly cope with soot, but it will be possible to control the process and remove only what is needed.
Tip: There is a secret that will allow you to remove a layer of soot much faster. From time to time, the bottom must be heated on an open flame, then the dirt will move away in large pieces. So it is allowed to process not only cast iron, but also aluminum products. The main thing is not to overheat the base and do not scrape clean metal itself.
- If you have a blowtorch at home, you should use it. We simply heat the surface of the pan and pick out pieces of outgoing dirt. It is better to work from the periphery to the center, so it is easier to monitor the safety of the base.
- Quickly and thoroughly clean the bottom of the pans grinding machines. True, for this it is not enough to have the necessary apparatus, certain skills are also needed.
Such approaches are not suitable for processing products with a ceramic or Teflon coating, even if cleaning will be carried out exclusively from the outside. Consequences can be devastating, so you'll have to make do household chemicals or soft folk remedies.
Methods for cleaning a cast iron skillet
For those housewives who are afraid to spoil the cast-iron pan by using various chemicals, but at the same time want to get rid of the old soot on their surface, the following approaches may come in handy:
- Do not want to scrape anything? In this case, you should clean the pan from soot by arranging a sand "sauna" for it. Pour clean, dry and sifted sand into the container. We put the structure on the stove and heat the contents over very low heat for 3 hours. after that, you need to pour out the product, and knock the dishes. It will be possible to get rid of the burnt layer not only inside, but also outside.
- It is recommended to use black activated charcoal to combat fat deposits. We crush 1-2 packs of tablets and pour the resulting powder into a cast-iron pan. We wait an hour and clean the surface with any detergent.
- Vinegar will get rid of old and persistent soot. In 3 parts of water, we dilute 1 part of an aggressive reagent, pour the resulting solution into a damaged container. We heat the mass over low heat for 3 hours. The dirt will peel off right before your eyes. To get rid of an unpleasant odor, after this approach, cast-iron dishes are filled with a weak solution of soda, which is boiled in it for no more than 5 minutes.
Before using the above methods, you should try to wash the cast-iron pan with ordinary laundry soap. Grind half of the bar on a grater, put it in a container and pour boiling water over it. Boil the mass for half an hour, stirring from time to time, drain and rinse the product in clean water.
What to do if there is a non-stick coating on the pan?
When it comes to cleaning a ceramic frying pan or a Teflon-coated version of the appliance, it’s best not to risk it and resort to one of three options:
- Boiling in soda. In this case, it is better to use not a food, but a calcined product. For 3 liters of water, 50 g of dry powder is enough. Bring the mass to a boil, remove, lower the pan into it and hold for 20-30 minutes. If the contamination is dense, then the product can not even be removed from the stove, but maintain a low fire.
- Boiling in detergent. For 3 liters of water we take a glass of neutral washing gel, bring the mass to a hot state. We lower the pan into it (or you can pour the product into a damaged container), boil over low heat for no more than half an hour. After that, work over the non-stick coating with a soft cloth.
- Washing in the dishwasher. Finally, dirt can be removed by repeatedly processing the product in the machine.
The above methods help to remove traces of fat, old soot and burnt food from the surface.
How to clean aluminum and stainless steel?
Before processing aluminum utensils, it is necessary to take into account the delicacy of the material. It is better to refuse alkalis and acids. If the stain is fresh, use baking soda. Just pour it on a damp sponge and process the moistened surface of the product until the desired result is achieved.
Yet aluminum frying pan can be restored silicate glue. Pour water into it, add a tablespoon of silicate glue and the same amount of baking soda. Heat the mass and boil it for 10 minutes, stirring wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Then we rinse the product and evaluate the result.
Dishes from of stainless steel. To wash the pan from soot, sprinkle it with fine salt, leave for several hours and wash in the usual way. And another good effect is the use of activated carbon powder, which removes traces of fat and burnt food. We distribute it over the surface, wait half an hour. Fill the mass with water and wait another 15 minutes. Now it remains only to wash the pan in the usual way and, if necessary, repeat the approach.
If the pan is not cleaned of soot in time, then the formed plaque will begin to release harmful vapors into the food and the atmosphere. The components in their composition not only negatively affect the quality of dishes, but also increase the risk of developing oncology. This also applies to those formations that are outside the product.
Soot in a pan or saucepan not only spoils appearance dishes, but can also affect taste qualities prepared meals. To prevent this, it is necessary to proper cleaning such complex pollution, based on the type of kitchen utensils.
Cleaning a cast iron skillet
There is various options cleaning, which can be found below.#1: Sand
This method has been used since ancient times:- Fill the cast iron skillet with sand.
- We calcine it thoroughly until the moment when obsolete pollution begins to “peel”.
- We arm ourselves with a sponge with hard bristles and carefully clean all the dirt.
The heating procedure itself can be carried out not only directly on the stove, but also in the oven.
By a similar method, soot can be cleaned with a blowtorch, but this activity is not pleasant in terms of "flavor", so it is advisable to do this in an open area or in a well-ventilated area.
No. 2: Soap + soda
Next method:- Boil water until it covers almost the entire cast iron skillet.
- Add grated water to water laundry soap(or washing powder) in the volume of half a glass, the same part of soda with calcium and one tube of clerical glue.
- Boil the mixture for at least two hours (if the dirt is dense and outdated).
- Clean the dirt with an iron brush, and then be sure to rinse with detergent.
Carry out such cleaning in a ventilated area, as there will be an unpleasant smell when cooking the cleaning solution.
#3: Vinegar
A cast-iron pan with old dirt can be cleaned with the most “gentle” method of cleaning dishes:- Pour a large number of vinegar in a basin that will easily fit your frying pan.
- "Forget" about it for a few days.
- Rinse the dishes, and use a stiff or iron mesh to remove any remaining dirt.
#4: Salt + Baking Soda + Vinegar
You can “build” the following solution, useful for combating soot, grease and soot: 300 g of table salt, 250 g of soda and 500 ml of vinegar will be required for 5 liters of water. This mass must be boiled and your cast-iron product must be lowered there for at least an hour.The result will pleasantly surprise you, but after such cleaning, be sure to rinse the pan with detergent several times after.
#5: Citric Acid
This is an assistant in cleaning the fatty deposits inside the cast iron pan, which can be used in one of two ways:- For 2 liters, you will need to use 4 teaspoons of citric acid, boil the mixture directly in a bowl for about half an hour and cool in it. Then wash off all grease and plaque with dishwashing detergent or a strong solution of laundry soap.
- For 2 liters of water, you need 150 g of lemon and 200 ml of vinegar of any percentage. With this solution, you can also clean the entire dishes by dipping the pan into the solution and boiling for half an hour. Then cool in the same liquid and rinse in the usual way under running water.
The second cleaning method is used if the plaque inside the cast-iron pan has become fatal.
#6: Hydrogen Peroxide
The tool is in no way inferior to soda and vinegar in cleansing procedures:- Mix soda and peroxide in such a proportion that a paste is obtained.
- Apply to the inside of the pan.
- We heat the dishes and leave the mass to “work” for literally 15 minutes.
No. 7: Washing powder + vegetable oil
If the soot has not yet reached its climax, then you can use a combination of washing powder and vegetable oil to clean the pan:- Pour enough liquid into a wide dish so that the pan can be completely immersed in it.
- Add here (in proportion to 2 liters) a handful of washing powder (preferably for hand washing or containing laundry soap) and 10 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Bring this mixture to a boil and boil for at least half an hour.
No. 8: Shumanit
This is an old proven "drug" to combat chronic fat and soot. When working with it, it is better to use a mask and thick gloves, because its main cleansing property is acid. Shumanit should be sprayed, left for 30 minutes and cleaned with a metal brush.How exactly this tool is used is demonstrated in the following video:
No. 9: Ammonia
This is a chemical "hard" method of exposure:- mix ammonia(literally three drops) and 10 grams of borax with a glass of water.
- Pour this mass into the bottom of the pan and leave for 30 minutes.
- Rinse with water and wash with standard dishwashing detergents.
How to clean an aluminum pan
If the aluminum frying pan has lost its presentable appearance, you can clean it of soot by the following means.No. 1: ammonia + soap
If the soot has not yet reached its maximum, then you can try gentle methods of dealing with pollution:- Mix a tablespoon of ammonia with a strong soapy water(the solution must be "prepared" from natural laundry soap).
- Thoroughly wipe the aluminum pan with this solution or even “soak” it in it for half an hour.
No. 2: Sorrel decoction
With a gentle fight against pollution, a strong oxalic broth will help, which can also be used to wipe the pan. If this procedure did not help much, then boil and then soak, you can even overnight. See brilliant results in the morning.#3: Soap + Vinegar
Make a solution of laundry soap grated into flakes and 6% vinegar in a volume of 100 ml or the juice of half a lemon. This mass must be boiled together with the pan for at least half an hour, and then washed with standard detergents.#4: Activated charcoal
Great for fighting fat- Crush 10 tablets of coal and, adding a little water, prepare a gruel.
- Apply the gruel to the surface of the pan and leave overnight.
- Rinse dishes in the usual way.
#5: Salt
One of two methods can be applied:- Dilute 270 grams of salt into 9 liters of water, dip an aluminum pan into the solution. Boil it for at least a couple of hours, and then rinse under running water in the usual way.
- Cover an aluminum frying pan with salt 1 cm thick and ignite, then rinse with dishwashing detergent. The result will not be long in coming.
No. 6: Soap solution with soda and glue
We mix silicate glue and soda in equal proportions (about half a glass of both per 10 liters of liquid), plus a bar of 72% laundry soap, grated. Bring the mass to a boil, immerse the pan in it and cook until the contaminants are completely detached (about two hours). Then rinse with detergent and enjoy cooking in a clean dish.
#7: Tooth Powder
Inside the aluminum frying pan, carbon deposits can be removed in this way:- Turn tooth powder into paste.
- Spread it evenly over the hot skillet.
- Leave overnight.
- Wash off the paste in the morning and admire the glossy shine.
No. 8: Bow
Onions will also cope with a small soot:- Cut 6-7 onions in half and boil for 2 hours.
- Then steam the pan with baking soda for half an hour.
- Rinse in the usual way under running water.
No. 9: Mustard
You can apply the tool in the following ways:- Make mustard paste by mixing mustard powder with a little water and a soft brush. Rub the mass into the aluminum surface. If the soot is not old, this method is effective.
- Make a paste of equal proportions of baking soda, mustard powder, and vinegar. Put on gloves and rub the aluminum frying pan with this “sauce”. You can leave it overnight, and in the morning wipe off exfoliated fat and soot with a soft sponge. If the soot is old, this method is optimal.
#10: Incandescent
You can clean up a small amount of carbon on the outside of the pan by trying the following temperature difference method:- Get a pelvis with cold water to the brim so that your frying pan can fit comfortably in it. This can be done in the sink, but then the sink will have to be cleaned of soot.
- Heat the pan very well, and when you already understand that the “heat” has reached its climax, quickly transfer it to the prepared basin with cold water.
You need to glow in a well-ventilated area and be careful, because the fire from soot can spread to the sides of the dishes.
- When the aluminum pan cools down a little, you can already take a brush and clean off the resulting detachments.
We clean the pan with a delicate coating (ceramic or Teflon)
A delicate, namely non-stick coating is both ceramic and Teflon. Such a pan is beautiful, but requires gentle care. So, you will have to abandon the iron brush, as it will damage the dishes. When cleaning, you can use the following methods:- mustard powder. Pour, depending on the density of soot, from 2 tablespoons to 100 grams of mustard powder, pour it with boiling water and leave the pan for half an hour to 12 hours, depending on the pollution. So you can easily remove old fat inside the Teflon coated pan.
- steam bath. For the bottom of a non-stick pan, you can make a steam bath: in old saucepan, on which you can put your pan on top, make a solution - add 4 tablespoons of soda and a teaspoon of ammonia per liter of water. Next, put the frying pan on top, and the whole structure on fire. We boil as much as it takes to remove all the fat (from 30 minutes to 2 hours) and clean off all excess with a soft sponge.
- Baking powder. If there is little soot, you can clean the “inside” of the pan with a baking powder: pour 30 grams of baking powder, pour water to the top of the non-stick pan and let it boil. As the dishes cool down a little, you can remove all dirt with a soft sponge.
- soda ash. It is applied in the same way as baking powder. If you add planed laundry soap without fragrances to the mixture, the procedure will be even more effective.
- Coca Cola. Pour Coca-Cola into the pan and let it boil for half an hour. Then turn off, wash off the remaining fat and soot with a special rag.
- Soap solution with glue and soda. If the pollution is old, it is better to “soak” it in the following mixture: add 180 ml of soap solution from laundry soap, 60 ml of silicate glue and 250 g of soda ash to 3.5 liters of water. Let the mass boil and leave the pan in it for 24 hours, more for complete cleansing. Then rinse thoroughly under a tap with soapy water and operate at your pleasure.
- Liquid glass with soda. The following procedure will help from strong greasy contaminants on dishes with such a delicate coating: for 3.5 liters of water you will need a couple of tubes of liquid glass and 250 grams of soda. Heat this mass and lower the pan there. Boil over low heat for 60-80 minutes to achieve maximum results, and then clean it in the usual way or with a solution of laundry soap.
Having considered so many cleaning methods, each of you will be able to find your own method and use it always. It is best to use a paste of baking soda or mustard powder mixed with flakes of laundry soap. These products are suitable for pans with any coating and will help prevent heavy contamination.
So that you are less likely to have to deal with burning on the walls of your pans, it is necessary to take preventive measures in relation to utensils in the kitchen.
Rust, hardened fat and soot in the pan are the pressing problems of every housewife. But don't let even the most multi-layered old blackness on a cast-iron product scare you, because you can get rid of it with the help of simple means.
Using the boiling method
If your kitchen has old cast iron pans, the appearance of which may seem hopeless, you should not throw away the utensils ahead of time. It can do a good job if it is brought to perfection by one of the many methods, among which boiling should be mentioned. This recipe has been known for a long time and involves the use of:
- silicate glue;
- soda ash;
- laundry soap.
Work methodology
If you are thinking about the question of how to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, then you should prepare a basin, a piece of laundry soap (72%) and The latter can be liquid glass or silicate composition. It is necessary to take care of the presence of soda ash, it should not be confused with food. You will need a scraper in the form of a small knife, as well as a metal sponge.
It will be quite difficult to remove soot from a decade ago, but if you cope with the task, then the dishes will shine with cleanliness. First of all, the basin is filled with water and put on a big fire until it boils. At this time, laundry soap is rubbed on a grater. After the water boils, the fire is reduced, and soap chips are placed in the basin. Everything should be mixed well, and then add half a glass of glue or soda ash. At this stage, you need to take care of the ventilation of the room.
If you are among those housewives who are thinking about how to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, then at the next stage you can lower the dishes into the prepared solution by removing the handle from it. If it is not wooden or plastic, then you can not dismantle it.
Now you need to be patient and leave the pan for a period of 2 to 5 hours. The period of the dishes in the basin will be determined by the degree of contamination. Periodically add water and check the hardness of carbon deposits. As soon as you feel that it has become softer, and you see that the water has darkened, you can take out the dishes and start cleaning the pan inside and out. You can use for this:
- aluminum sponge;
- scraper.
If you are faced with the task of how to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, then you can try to speed up the process and make it easier. When the perennial layer softens after boiling, an oven cleaner is applied to the dishes. You can use the compositions of the Amway and Shumanit brands. The former is preferable as it has no odor. The liquid is applied to the entire surface, and after the pan is sent to plastic bag for 30 minutes. Then it will be easier to deal with soot.
mechanical cleaning
This method is more radical, but with it you can remove not only soot, but also rust, as well as fat. The following technique will help to cope with the problem effectively and quickly. To carry out the work you will need a nozzle in the form of a wire brush for metal. It should fit the grinder or drill.
Eyes should be protected with goggles and respiratory organs with a respiratory mask. It is important to wear sturdy shoes and thick clothing. This cleaning should be done with special attention and extreme caution. All you need is to remove carbon deposits with a grinder.
Using Baking Soda, Salt and Vinegar
Before you clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, you must choose a method for carrying out the work. If the case is not so difficult, then you can wash the dishes with soda, salt and vinegar. The latter should be used in 9 percent form. The product is put on fire, salt is poured into it in the amount of 2 tablespoons and vinegar is poured. The bottom must be completely closed.
You should wait until the liquid boils, and after that you can reduce the intensity of the flame and add a quarter tablespoon of soda. Most of water should evaporate, then the dishes are removed from the heat and washed well. Cleaning will be accompanied by the formation of strong steam.
Using charcoal and a handful of baking soda
When deciding how to wash old frying pans from burning, you can cook universal remedy on one's own. It will be based on activated carbon. In order for the cleaning to be effective, you need 10 tablets.
Coal is crushed, and then poured onto a moistened bottom. An hour later, cleaning is carried out using a detergent. Alternative solution Removing burnt food favors the use of a handful of baking soda. It is diluted in 3 liters hot water. The dish should be lowered into the product and boiled for 30 minutes.
Use of ammonia and citric acid
If you have a desire to make your own fire cleaning agent, then you can use ammonia with borax as its base base. Per glass warm water you will need 10 grams of borax and a drop of alcohol.
The mixture is applied to contaminated areas with a sponge. At home, you can also use citric acid. A teaspoon is diluted in a liter of water, and then the solution is boiled. Then the burnt pan is soaked in it and left for 1 hour. If outside the dirt does not lag behind immediately, then the procedure should be repeated.
When cleaning is carried out regularly, getting rid of a thin layer of dirt is much easier. In this case, you do not have to use strong tools. This suggests that the pan is best cleaned as soon as it cools down.
Use of oil and foil
If you are also among those housewives who are thinking about the question of how to wash the pan from burning, you can use the method that involves the use of oil. But first, it is necessary to carry out a standard cleaning of dishes with the removal of soot and the exposure of places with rust. After that, the pan is dried and placed in an oven heated to 120 ° C for 40 minutes. The exposure time is 40 minutes.
The heated product is removed and lubricated with oil, and then put back into the oven, where the temperature has already risen to 230 ° C. The pan is kept in it for an hour. Cover the bottom of the oven with foil first.
Cleaning the pan from a thick layer of burning, using the instructions provided, is simple. After reviewing it, you will be able to understand that after doing all of the above manipulations, the pan must be removed from the oven and re-greased with oil, but only after the dishes have cooled down. This procedure also helps to clean food stuck during cooking.
Using a blowtorch
In order to get rid of soot, you should use a blowtorch, the torch of which is directed to the surface to be cleaned. Then it can be freed from all that is superfluous within 15 minutes. Nagar will remove as if by hand.
Such manipulation should be carried out in the open air, away from people, animals and buildings. This need is dictated by the rules of fire safety.
Sand application
How to remove burning in a pan? This question is asked by many housewives. If you also want to know, you can use sand. It allows you to get rid of all the excess without the hassle. The technology is called "sand sauna", it involves the need to place sand inside the pan. The dishes are put on a slow fire for 3 hours. The final time will depend on the neglect of the case.
You don't have to scrape and clean after that. This news can be considered good, but there is also bad news - the smell during cleaning will not please anyone. Nagar will come off quite simply, and this can be achieved by tapping on the walls of the dishes.
metal sponge
When choosing this method for cleaning the pan, you should also prepare a towel that will allow you to wipe sweat from your forehead. Labor will require a lot of strength. But such a radical method is only suitable for cast iron cookware.
Dishwasher Application
From Gary? Despite the fact that modern stores are overflowing with non-stick cookware, the answer to this question remains relevant for housewives. Using a dishwasher for this purpose is a pleasure. Frying pans can be loaded inside, and after that you just have to turn on the program and go to rest. The machine will deal with soot on its own. If the first time it was not possible to achieve a result, then the cycle can be repeated.
Modern means
Not a single housewife today can do without household chemicals, but it must be used wisely. It is important to remember that not all products are well washed off with running water, so they must be applied carefully to the surface of the dish. The best solution will be prevention. You can use small doses chemicals instead of pouring them into huge number for cleansing a thick layer of burning.
The following tools do an excellent job with the tasks:
- "Fairy".
- "Dosya".
- "Silit".
This list cannot be called complete. If you decide to resort to this method, then it is important to protect your hands with rubber gloves, wear a respirator, and ventilate the room well. If you work in winter, you should turn on the hood.
Before you clean the pan from burning with one of these mixtures, you need to prepare a plastic bag. The gel or powder is applied to the surface of the dish, which then must be hermetically sealed. After keeping the product in such conditions, you will be able to get rid of dirt with an ordinary sponge. Most difficult sections will have to be treated with a metal brush or washcloth.
A few words about cast iron
There are many ways to clean a frying pan today. You can choose the method of mechanical action. It is the most laborious and longest. Before cleaning a cast iron skillet from burning, you should see if you have a blowtorch in your arsenal. Its use is the same as for open fire. The pan heats up, and after the soot flies off in separate pieces.
How to clean a cast iron skillet from burning? Many housewives would like to know about this. Of course, they can always ask for help from men who will take advantage of grinder or a drill with a special nozzle. This process cannot be called simple, but it can be used to rid the pan of excess layers quite quickly.
Many housewives are faced with a problem when, due to constant use, kitchen utensils lose their original appearance. This is due to the appearance of soot on the inner and outer walls of the dishes. And most of all I'm interested in how to clean the frying pan from soot at home.
Many do not like this development of events, because no one wants to part with their favorite kitchen assistants. Cleanliness in the kitchen also plays an important role in this matter, since well-groomed dishes are the calling card of any culinary specialist. This article will come in handy for housewives who want to put their frying pans in order.
Nagar - a combination of old fat and soot. Under influence high temperature this tandem releases carcinogens that are harmful to human health. With further use of such dishes, the food cooked in it slowly destroys the health of family members.
The results of numerous studies have shown that chronic fat, combined with soot and soot, is a springboard for the development of cancer. Their impact on the body is represented by disturbances in the work internal organs and slow intoxication. Therefore, the problem should not be left unattended.
Correct cleaning frying pans from soot provides for a competent choice of cleaning agent, taking into account the material from which the product is made. For cooking, housewives use cast iron, aluminum, ceramic and Teflon utensils. Each of these types requires a corresponding cleaning method. The use of an unsuitable product is fraught with damage to the working surface of the product.
Safety and Precautions
Before proceeding to consider effective ways cleaning the pan from soot at home, let's talk about safety measures. It is often impossible to remove dirt without the help of a cleaning agent. And the composition of the products of the chemical industry includes substances that are not useful for the body. Therefore, when doing the work of cleaning the pan, adhere to the following rules.
- Wash dishes with rubber gloves. A variety of models are sold, differing in size, rubber thickness and the presence of an inner fabric layer.
- When using purchased chemicals, do not forget about a respirator. If it is not available, use a multi-layer bandage made of fabric. Remember, aggressive substances in cleaning products affect not only dishes, but also your respiratory organs.
- During the procedure using chemistry, undesirable impurities will definitely appear in the air. Therefore, it is recommended to clean dishes in a ventilated area.
- If there are children or pets in the house, make sure that they do not visit the kitchen during the procedure.
Purchased chemistry against soot
Chemical industry does not stand still, so the hostesses have access to a wide range funds focused on the fight against soot and old fat. Such products are very effective and help to quickly remove plaque.
Over many years of using household chemicals to combat soot, housewives, through trial and experiment, have identified the means that provide the best result. We are talking about the cleaning compounds "Mr. Muscle", "Shumanit", "AmWay", "Frosch", "Helper" and "Oxyday".
The products listed provide the best results when the instructions on the package are followed. The principle of operation is painfully simple: the solution is applied to the surface of the pan, waited for several hours, and then removed with a kitchen sponge.
In spite of high efficiency, household chemicals have several serious drawbacks. This product is toxic and a potential health hazard, and work on cleaning the pan should be done with rubber gloves in a room with open windows.
The disadvantages of purchased chemicals are well known to housewives, so many prefer folk remedies that, with the right approach, provide a similar result, but are safer. They will be discussed further.
Folk remedies against soot
good frying pan- an irreplaceable thing that, with proper care and careful handling, lasts for more than one year and pleases the family with wonderful dishes. And since soot appears on the surface during cooking, housewives have come up with many ways to safely clean the pan. Consider popular methods. For convenience, we divide the pans into categories depending on the material of manufacture.
Frying pan with non-stick coating
Cleaning a non-stick pan requires the utmost care. One wrong move and damage appears on the surface, as a result of which the dishes become unusable.
- Dishwasher . Modern Appliances supports a function that can easily deal with burnt fat on initial stage. If we are talking about the ceramic product with non-stick coating, it is used for cleaning liquid agent to avoid scratches. Powder products are not suitable.
- Digestion . Digestion using a solution consisting of 3 liters of water, 50 grams of soda ash and a glass of detergent helps to cope with soot in such a pan. Dip the pan into a container with a solution, boil over medium heat for half an hour, then wipe the surface with a soft sponge.
- Coca Cola. This method has proven its effectiveness in practice repeatedly. To remove carbon deposits, pour a little carbonated drink into the pan and boil for half an hour. To remove deposits from outer side boil the pan in the drink.
Video tips
Regardless of which of the above methods you prefer, the frying pan will return its former attractiveness and cleanliness.
Teflon coated pan
Under the condition of improper use, carbon deposits appear on the surface of the Teflon-coated pan, which eliminates all the benefits. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that they are not suitable for cleaning such a product. mechanical methods. How to be? There are several solutions.
- soaking . The method is suitable for removing slightly compacted soot. Immerse the product in a container with hot water and leave overnight. In the morning without special efforts clean the frying pan.
- food baking powder . Comes to the rescue in the case of chronic pollution. Mix two tablespoons of the powder with a glass of water. Pour the resulting solution into a pan, put on the stove and boil. When the liquid has cooled, remove the carbon deposits with a sponge.
- Soda and detergent . To remove old stains, mix a glass of detergent with three tablespoons of soda and dilute with three liters of water. Immerse the pan in the resulting composition and boil for half an hour. When the liquid has cooled, wipe the surface of the pan with a sponge. By the way, chopped laundry soap is a great alternative to detergent.
- Lemon acid . Type water into a capacious saucepan, add a bag of citric acid, lower the product and boil for a third of an hour. After the time has elapsed, leave the pan in the solution until the liquid has cooled. Then go over the surface with a foam sponge.
As for the outer part, everything is simpler here, since the surface is less delicate. To eliminate contaminants, purchased chemicals in the form of a gel or cream are ideal.
Old cast iron skillet with heavy soot
The appearance of soot on the surface of a cast-iron pan is inevitable, especially if the dishes are used regularly. Fortunately, it is easiest to clean a kitchen assistant made of this metal. And over the years of operation of such utensils, many cleaning methods have appeared.
- Lemon acid . Pour water into the pan, add citric acid at the rate of 1 tablespoon per liter of liquid and boil the dishes in the resulting mixture for at least 15 minutes. Then gently scrape off the carbon deposits or remove with a cleaning sponge.
- Activated carbon . Using a pharmacy tool is one of the simplest and most the most accessible ways. Moisten the surface of the pan and sprinkle with activated charcoal powder obtained by crushing tablets. After an hour, wash with household chemicals.
- Vinegar. Mix vinegar with water in a ratio of 1 to 3, pour the solution into a pan, boil over low heat and boil for 3 hours. During this time, all impurities will easily go away. In order not to be poisoned by vinegar vapors, carry out the procedure in a ventilated area.
- Sand. Pour some sand into the pan and place on the stove. Turn on the minimum fire. After 2 hours, pour out the sand, and rinse the product with water. Additional cleaning is not required. I only advise you to carry out the procedure on fresh air because hot sand gives off an unpleasant odor.
- Blowtorch . Light the lamp and aim the flame at the pan. After a minute, the soot will fall off by itself. I do not advise cleaning in this way in the house, because jokes with fire are bad.
If you do not hesitate anymore radical methods, use a drill with a metal nozzle. Using quick and light strokes, effortlessly clean the surface. In this way, I advise you to clean in the garage, but not in the kitchen.
aluminum frying pan
Returning the original appearance of an aluminum pan is more difficult than cast iron. This metal is not friendly with aggressive household chemicals and powder cleaners. The problem can only be solved in the following way.
- Pour 10 liters of water into a large container, add 500 grams of soda ash, 100 grams of stationery glue and a grated bar of laundry soap. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Dip the pan into the solution and boil for half an hour, then leave it in the liquid until the morning. Finally, rinse with water and dry with a cloth.
Abrasives are suitable for cleaning an aluminum pan from the outside - metal brush, salt or sand. If scratches appear on the surface during cleaning, polish the device with baking soda.
Ceramic pan
A ceramic product is demanding to maintain, and the removal of old dirt is time-consuming, so it is recommended to clean it in a timely manner. If a problem occurs, the following tools will help in solving.
- Medical alcohol . Most effective in the fight against small pollution. Soak a cotton pad in rubbing alcohol and wipe the surface of the pan, then rinse with water.
- Digestion . For complex cleaning, pour water into the pan, add detergent, lower the pan and boil for 30 minutes. After the time has elapsed, rinse with water.
A variety of detergents for ceramic dishes are sold that can easily cope with soot. And although their cost is high, compared to the price of new dishes, these are pennies. According to reviews on the network, they recommend Organics or Frosch.
